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Category Archives: Festivals

The Dragons Have Returned Once More…

The Dragons have returned once again to our little sleepy bend in the Neckar river. Ladenburg hosted the 6th annual Dragon Boats races with 55 teams from local areas competing. The atmosphere was alive, especially because our long running heatwave broke the evening before the races, thus encouraging everyone to come and participate.
Our...

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Independence Day…from Oil that is…Self Service Sunday

So yesterday I had a thought, how about we not only celebrate the amazing country we fortunate to call home, but in the light of the catastrophe in the Gulf….why not make it an Independence from Oil day.
We decided we needed a few things to round out our festive 4th of July meal and so...

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Saying Farewell to the Winter King

In Spring time all around Germany there are parades celebrating the battle of the Summer Sun over Winter.
A few weeks ago I attended the city of Heidelberg’s Sommer Parade because a friend of ours plays the role of Winter King each year.
What an exciting and colorful event after many months of darkness. A parade...

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Easter…A Time of Rebirth and Ancient Beliefs

Happy Easter to you all!
I find this a fascinating season. Symbolism is everywhere. no matter your beliefs. We have been blessed to live in many different areas of Germany and as different the landscape so diverse are their customs.
We once took an apartment in a sleepy little village in the Franconian region near...

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